aiming to build a release mechanism that would release a latch to allow a drouge chute to pull out a main. Want to test it on the ground by dropping weights from a pre-defined height to simulate the max shock load it would experience at separation.
The nose cone weight is 2lbs and the main airframe with motor case would be 15lbs, assuming a 25ft kevlar cord holding them together. recognize it would depend on how fast the NC is going before the cord ends. Wondering if anyone has done this type of calculation and could share the shock load i should design around. I would test it by dropping weights from a set height to replicate what it would experience.
Thanks
The nose cone weight is 2lbs and the main airframe with motor case would be 15lbs, assuming a 25ft kevlar cord holding them together. recognize it would depend on how fast the NC is going before the cord ends. Wondering if anyone has done this type of calculation and could share the shock load i should design around. I would test it by dropping weights from a set height to replicate what it would experience.
Thanks